BRAC Uganda Vacancies Feb 2012

BRAC, the largest non-governmental development organization in the world, is working in a number of countries in Africa and Asia, with a view to alleviate poverty. The organization implements integrated development approach combining education, health, agriculture, livestock, adolescent empowerment and micro finance. For more information please visit BRAC’s website www.brac.net.

BRAC Uganda invites applications from qualified Ugandan Nationals to fill up the following vacant positions:

Job Title: Credit Officers (Microflnance, Female Only positions 60)

Job Location: Any part of Uganda (BRAC Operational Areas)

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

Survey and sensitize the communities about the microfinance packages and offers
Organize the registered members into small groups
Regulate the activities of the group members
Issue out loans and ensure the pay back of loan installments
Carry out regular field visit, conduct group meetings, and assess potential borrowers
Prepare weekly and monthly report on the activities and submit it to the Branch Manager

Requirement:

Qualifications/Requirements:

Diploma in Business Administration/ Accountancy/ Economics/ Statistics/ Development Studies from a recognized Institution
Strong communication and Interpersonal skills
Ability to coordinate work with the community
Computer literate
Age must be within 30 years of Age

Job Title: Area Coordinator (Agriculture) Females are encouraged to apply

Job Location: Any part of Uganda (BRAC Operational Areas) but require extensive field visit for monitoring, supervision and staff development

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

Identify the local cropping patterns.
Final selection of Model farmers, Community agriculture promoters, General farmers and Block farmers.
Prepare the training module considering local cropping patterns, irrigation, seed rate, local pests and control methods.
Regularly visit the Branch office as well as farmers’ fields and advise them on good practices for better productivity.
Coordination with the local government, non government organization and other development partners under his/ her jurisdiction.
Prepare monthly action plan for Project Assistants (Agriculture) and regular follow up the progress of activities.
Prepare the report, consolidate and send to the Regional/ Country office.

Requirement:

Qualifications/Requirements:

Bachelors of Science in Agriculture/ Crop Science.
Minimum 1year working experience in the field of Agriculture
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Riding a Motorcycle is a must with a valid permit license
Age must be within 30 years

Interested candidates, who meet the above requirements, must submit their application letter, curriculum vitae (including biography, date of birth, educational qualification, language proficiency, work experience and at least two references), photocopy of their academic papers and experience certificates, 2 copies of colored passport size photographs, LC1 recommendation letter, and a day time contact number NOT later than Friday, March, 02 2012.

Apply to, Human Resource Department, BRAC Uganda located at Nyanama off Entebbe Road. Busingiri Zone, P. O. Box 31817 (Clock Tower), Kampala-Uganda.